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Production Manager

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Production Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Monday to Friday + Benefits

Are you a hands-on Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where structure is still developing and improvement opportunities are clear? A growing manufacturer is looking for a strong operational leader to take ownership of their production function and help shape how it runs going forward.

What You'll Be Doing as a Production Manager

* Owning end-to-end production flow including SMT, AOI, assembly, test, and packing
* Managing production schedules and ensuring clear workflow across all manufacturing areas
* Driving on-time delivery, throughput, and efficiency across the shopfloor
* Leading production teams through team leaders to ensure consistent execution and communication
* Monitoring WIP levels and ensuring visibility across all stages of production
* Identifying risks early and putting recovery plans in place where required
* Working closely with Planning and CI teams to manage and adjust production schedules
* Collaborating with Quality and Engineering to resolve production and process issues
* Driving continuous improvement activities to improve flow, output, and efficiency
* Using production data and KPIs to drive decision-making and performance improvements

What We're Looking For as a Production Manager

* Experience in a Production Manager or Supervisor/Senior Manufacturing leadership role
* Background in electronics, electro-mechanical, or high-mix manufacturing environments
* Strong operational mindset with the ability to improve structure and performance in developing environments
* Proven ability to lead teams through supervisors or team leaders
* Comfortable balancing people leadership with production delivery requirements
* Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and capacity management
* Data-driven approach using KPIs to improve performance and decision-making
* Confident communicator with the ability to drive accountability across teams
* Hands-on, practical leadership style.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape production performance, build structure, and lead operational improvement in a growing manufacturing business, click apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment

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